Shapes That Go Together
a-ha
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When you were wrapped in tangles, I was free And when you were undecided, I believed It's alright tonight On a deep blue mountain high We're shapes that go together You and I When you were filled with longing, I belonged When you were weak from trying, I was strong But it's alright tonight On a deep blue mountain high *We're shapes that go together You and I We're shapes that go together You and I Child who'd wait in tears Come to me Whisper softly And tenderly I walked twenty-five miles to hold you Just to find you'd moved away When you were wrapped in tangles, I was free And when you were almost blinded, I could see But it's alright tonight On a deep blue mountain high (Repeat *) You and I You were wrapped in tangles, I was free....
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Written by: MAGNE FURUHOLMEN, PAL WAAKTAAR
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Shapes That Go Together" was released in February 1994.
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Band Origin"a-ha" is a synth-pop band that originates from Norway.
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Music GenreThe song falls under several genres- pop, synth-pop and new wave.
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Special CommissionThe song was specially commissioned as the official song for the Winter Paralympics held in Lillehammer, Norway in 1994.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 27 in the UK Singles Chart.
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ExclusivityThe song was not initially included in any of a-ha's studio albums until it was on their compilation album "25", released in 2010.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was filmed in black and white and features clips from the 1994 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Vocalist RecorderThe lead vocals were performed by Morton Harket, lead singer of a-ha.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed live during the ceremony of the 1994 Winter Paralympics and has since been included in several of the band's live sets.
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LyricsThe lyrics reflect on unity and solidarity, resonating with the Paralympic spirit.
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Critical ReceptionThe song enjoyed a generally positive critical reception, appreciated for its catchy tune and heartfelt lyrics.
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Band's Breakup AnnouncementThe song was also performed during the press conference in October 2009 when a-ha announced their decision to break up after their 2010 world tour.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side of the single is "Cold as Stone", a remix of a song from their album "East of the Sun, West of the Moon".
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Album’s Track ListAlthough released in 1994, the song was not included in any official studio albums until their 2010 greatest hits album, “25”, where it is the 16th track.
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Legacy"Shapes That Go Together" is often cited as one of a-ha's most significant contributions to sporting events and has left a lasting legacy in the field of pop music.
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